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I Know You As I Know the Sea

I know you as I know the sea, Even though we’ve yet to meet. You are the other half of me That has made of me, complete. So I love again, and nightly so, Though by slumber’s kindly will— Where ere the light is soft and low That bids the heart be still. And in the mist, you there abide, As about some heath, or more— For you are the sea at eventide, And I, the waiting shore!

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Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/11/2019 1:41:00 PM

The shore so comforting and welcoming to the eventide..Isn't this romantic?

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/12/2019 12:44:00 AM

I think, the final two lines—working as a metaphor—are very romantic. Some may not recognize it, but a romantic surely will. Thank you, Charmaine :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/10/2019 11:43:00 PM

A welcome port in any storm. Nicely written!

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/11/2019 7:42:00 AM

Hi Caren. Thank you for the kind words, very much appreciated :)